Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Ford Motor Company reported that it has built its two-millionth EcoBoost engine since the launch of the line in 2009. With customer demand exceeding its initial projections, Ford now expects EcoBoost production to exceed its global diesel engine production. Ford’s global EcoBoost engine family now includes the 1.0-liter

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Global Ford Engine Diesel 230

Green Car Congress

JUNE 7, 2011

Driver behavior has so much influence on not only fuel efficiency but on the overall maintenance and life of a vehicle. The US Department of Energy reports that aggressive driving decreases fuel economy by up to 33 percent. Crew Chief works by receiving information from the engine computer.

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Fuel Economy Fleet Economy Ford 210

Green Car Congress

APRIL 23, 2014

A consortium led by the Dearman Engine Company has been awarded £1.86 The Dearman project is to deliver a production-feasible waste-heat recovery system for urban commercial vehicles, which offers life-cycle CO 2 savings of up to 40%; fuel savings of 25%, with the potential of up to almost 50%; and potential payback in less than three years.

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Waste Engine Land Rover Transportation 246

Green Car Congress

MARCH 17, 2011

So far this year, that number has increased to 46%, making fuel-efficient four-cylinder engines the top choice in the Chevrolet lineup, according to GM. Chevrolet’s investment in advanced engine technology is reflected in the increased popularity of our four-cylinder models. four-cylinder engine, with variable valve timing.

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2007 Chevrolet Engine Sale 199

Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2013

The new transmissions, to be built in both front- and rear-wheel drive variants, will improve vehicle performance and increase fuel economy. Engineering teams from GM and Ford have already started initial design work on these new transmissions. —Jim Lanzon, GM vice president of global transmission engineering.

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GM Ford Chevrolet Fuel Economy 231

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

The new Ford in-house Li-ion hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) pack delivers peak charge and discharge power of 35 kW, compared to 25 kW and 27 kW, respectively, in the older Fusion hybrid NiMH pack, said Chuck Gray, Chief Engineer - Ford Electrification Engineering, at the SAE Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. Sanyo Electric Co.,

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Li-ion Nickel Metal Hydride Ni-Li Plug-in 225

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 9, 2011

However, in city driving, the ORC system would supply about half of the accessory load requirement for a conventional engine, and only about one-third of the load requirement for a hybrid powertrain, due to the frequent engine off condition, according to the results presented by Quazi Hussain. For the Atkinson-cycle 2.5L in the city.

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Waste Light Ford Vehicles 220

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Smaller engines with turbochargers have spread throughout new vehicles as a way to meet the increasingly stringent fuel-efficiency rules that started in 2012. But no maker has been as forward about marketing that technology as Ford, which now offers a range of downsized and boosted engines under the EcoBoost brand.

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Escape Ford 2017 Downsizing 88

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 6, 2023

First debuting in 2017, the Niro is a key model for Kia as it offers three different propulsion choices, all of which offer excellent fuel economy or all-electric driving range. Head of the hybrid MPG class Hybrid Efficiency Efficient, but not quick The 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid running on 87 octane is the class leader in fuel economy.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy MPG 89

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2011

This customized grade exclusive to North America will be adopted on three of Ford’s current production engines. liter I-4 engine for the Ford Fusion and Ford Escape; the 5.0-liter liter V-8 engine used in vehicle models including F-Series trucks and Mustang; and the 6.2-liter liter V-8 engine for the F-Series.

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Ford Supplies North America Escape 186

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Fuel Economy: 25 mpg city/32 highway/28 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: 23 mpg city/28 highway/25 combined. EPA Fuel Economy: Up to 42 mpg city/44 hwy/43 combined (FWD). EPA Fuel Economy: TBD, should be similar to hybrid; 32-mile all-electric range. Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). All-Wheel Drive (AWD).

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. liter 4-cylinder engine coupled to a 32-kW electric motor that puts out 139 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque, driving the front wheels through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Running on 87 octane, the 1.6-liter Ready to roll.

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Kia Hybrid Fuel Economy 2017 92

Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2010

Ford Mustang, F-150, Focus, Flex, Escape, Expedition and Econoline as well as Mercury Mariner, Lincoln MKS and Navigator also use the sustainable material. Jerry Brown, Ford chief engineer of seat and restraint engineering. The latest example is the engine cam cover on the 3.0-liter liter V-6 2010 Ford Escape.

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Ford Renewable Escape Mercury 218

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

All have a 1.5liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engines producing 158 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. Fuel economy is EPA-rated at 28 mpg city/36 highway/31 combined for the FWD Taos, with the 4Motion rated at 25/32/28. Otherwise, the engine was smooth. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2017

The seven global electrified vehicles announced include: An all-new fully electric small SUV, coming by 2020, engineered to deliver an estimated range of at least 300 miles, to be built at the Flat Rock plant and sold in North America, Europe and Asia. Two new, pursuit-rated hybrid police vehicles.

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F-150 Mexico 2020 Ford 199

Green Car Congress

MARCH 31, 2010

liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine, and earlier applied in the Fusion and Milan hybrid sedans. Ford notes that the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid’s projected fuel economy tops its nearest competitor—the 2010 Lexus HS 250h—by 6 mpg, while providing room for one more passenger and more standard luxury and segment-exclusive safety features.

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2011 HS 250h MPG Hybrid 170

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2010

The fuel-saving system eventually will be offered in all of Ford’s global markets. Ford’s patented new Auto Start-Stop system for gasoline engines will improve fuel economy for most drivers by at least 4%. The direct-injection system helps enable extremely fast engine starts.

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North America Ford America 2012 199

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Toyota anticipates that the 2016 Prius ( earlier post ) will deliver fuel economy ratings of 54 MPG city / 50 MPG highway / 52 MPG combined. liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine and two motor/generators through an electronically controlled planetary-type continuously variable transmission (CVT). Final EPA figures pending.)

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Prius MPG 2016 Toyota 150

Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2012

Expected fuel economy for the C-MAX Energi is the equivalent of 95 miles per gallon (MPGe) combined city/highway—the same as for the Prius PHV. Ford is passing along to customers cost savings that have been achieved through various efficiencies, says Kevin Layden, director, Ford’s Electrification Programs and Engineering.

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Tax Credit Plug-in Tax Ford 268

Clean Fleet Report

JUNE 11, 2021

Two Engines, One Transmission. The all-new 2021 Ford Bronco has two EcoBoost gasoline engine choices. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic with a manual mode and paddle shifters as well as driver-selectable drive modes. 2 engines to get you there. EPA fuel economy numbers for the 1.5L

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Ford Jeep MPG Fuel Economy 66

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

EnerDel will spend the next 18 months collaborating with the US Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to produce four custom-built power systems that will be subjected to extreme performance simulations. The XM1124 is a series hybrid with a diesel genset and two traction motors, one for each axle.

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Hybrid Batteries Battery Lithium Titanate 199

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2016

So far, the agave material has gone through all of the necessary screening tests (chemical, physical, and odor) to help Ford engineers determine the appropriate applications for the material. EcoLon post-consumer nylon carpeting is used as cylinder head covers in Ford Escape, Fusion, Mustang and F-150.

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Ford Parts F-150 Escape 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2009

The Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program, first appropriated in the fall of 2008, will provide about $25 billion in loans to companies making cars and components in US factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9

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Tesla Motors Motor Motors Motoring 170

The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What caught my eye was Krok highlighting this bit: “Why would an automaker manufacture a car with so much engine power that it requires an eight-speed transmission?” Lower gears are used to help acceleration while higher gears are set up for cruising and maximizing fuel economy. It won’t take long. OK, good, you’re done.

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Bentley New York MPH Ferrari 111

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The team also is reducing engineering costs by $4 billion from planned levels over the next five years by increasing use of common parts across its full line of vehicles, reducing order complexity and building fewer prototypes. Thus, Ford is attacking costs, reducing automotive cost growth by 50% through 2022. billion investment.

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Connect Connected Ford F-150 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 7, 2010

Sales of the Escape and Mariner hybrids totalled 1,157 units in December, an increase of 0.7%, representing 5.2% of all Escape and Mariner sales. Total Escape and Mariner sales increased 56%, propelled by a 74.7% increase in Escape sales to 19,156 units. Total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales increased 33.5%

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2009 Sale Hybrid Altima Hybrid 207

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 5, 2021

liter four-cylinder gasoline engine mated to an 8.9 Eco is the default setting where you want to be for the best fuel economy in the hybrid system, and the EV mode is good for up to 26 all-electric miles. The 2021 Niro PHEV provides impressive range and fuel economy. kW electric motor. Your numbers may differ.

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PHEV Kia Plug-in Fuel Economy 94

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Lexus engineers have focused on enhancing both the environmental and driving performance of the full hybrid series/parallel system, as well as its low NVH levels. seconds; its EPA estimated fuel economy rating is 42 mpg US (5.6 liter Atkinson Cycle Engine. The CT 200h’s hybrid system features a 1.8-liter,

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Lexus Hybrid MPG Exhaust 225

Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2009

the Ford Escape Hybrid is compared against the conventional, gasoline-fueled Ford Escape. Clean diesels are generally priced at a lower premium and still offer significant fuel economy. Green” vehicles hold their value better than traditional cars, trucks and SUVs.

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Cost Of Gasoline Diesel Hybrid 150

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2023

liter gasoline engine, running on 87 octane, and two motor generators producing 120 kilowatts for a combined 220 horsepower and 139 pound-feet of torque. Driving Range and Charging The two Prius Prime models differ in their EPA rated fuel economy depending on which tires they are wearing. The aerodynamic design has a 0.27

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Prius PHEV Toyota Plug-in 87

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2017

The all-new 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan—the second-generation of the vehicle—is powered by the latest version of the EA888 four-cylinder engine, the 2.0L This is the only engine/transmission combination available in the Tiguan in the US. 2017 Ford Escape. Fuel economy city/hwy/comb. Select compact SUVs.

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2018 Engine SUV MPG 314

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 12, 2022

liter non-turbocharged, I4 engine and two electric motors producing a total system 266 horsepower. The Environmental Protection Agency rates the Corsair’s fuel economy at 33 mpg highway and combined when running in hybrid mode only. A capable and efficient engine. The way to Lincoln. Squeezing-out That Extra Mile.

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PHEV Plug-in Plug MPG 104

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The 2022 Maserati Levante is offered in four models—GT, Modena, S and Trofeo—with either a V6 or V8 engine, all with all-wheel drive. Maserati says this engine has high-turbulence cylinder heads that sound awesome, but I needed some research to really gather-in their benefit. Five-Seat Speedster. Leather and Carbon Fiber Interior.

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Carbon Fiber SUV Ferrari Clean 92

Current EV

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

4-cylinder Atkinson Cycle engine mated with 2 electric motors and a small 1.4kWh battery. Together, they generate 212hp and 232 lb-ft of torque, and provide what is considered the best engine performance in its segment. Fuel Economy is excellent. The 2021 hybrid uses a 2.0L With a 0 to 60 sprint of 7.5

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Honda Hybrid Global Maintenance 52

EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. Ergo, it’ll take you a very long time and lots of kilometres to recoup the cost if you were hoping to save money on fuel. Even when you stomp on the throttle the petrol engine maintains its slumber.

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PHEV Mitsubishi Plug-in SUV 95

Green Car Congress

MAY 4, 2009

The investigation, conducted by Ford engineers Quazi Hussain, Clay Maranville, and David Brigham, used computer modeling to predict the performance of TE devices of various physical configurations, using average highway-speed exhaust gas flows and temperatures of a 2.5L Principles of Thermoelectric Generation. Experiment and Results.

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Design Ford Energy Exhaust 150

Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The #2 US automaker has made a few plug-in hybrid Escape Hybrids that have been in a test fleet at Southern California Edison for about 18 months. Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone. nk City that were its ZEV mandate cars in the '90s. Still no firm numbers, nor irrevocable commitment.

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Ford Mini E Detroit Obama 100